Miami County Connectivity Council
The Miami County Connectivity Council (MCCC) is an open, collaborative group of organizations committed to ensuring access to the internet and the ability to engage the digital world throughout Miami County, Kansas.
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Digital Life Exchange (DLX)
The Digital Life Exchange (DLX) is a consortium of direct-service organizations and resource providers committed to active collaboration to better meet the digital needs of vulnerable and underserved populations across the greater Kansas City metro area.
Are You Unhappy With Your Internet?
KC Digital Drive is working with the Kansas and Missouri to bring better internet to your home.
MO Goes Tech
Organizations are invited to apply for the first MO Goes Tech cohort, and each selected organization will receive a $2,000 microgrant that includes $1,000 for a stipend for the staff trainer and $1,000 is unrestricted funds to boost digital service capacity.
KC Goes Tech
New microgrant program helps expand the ability of community organizations to include digital training in their offerings, and to network more effectively with existing digital literacy providers.
News
Senior-Centered Tech Training Leads the Way at June Third Friday Coalition Call
The June KCCDI meeting spotlighted digital inclusion efforts for older adults, with updates from the Palestine Senior Activity Center. Presenters shared how trust-based smartphone training, scam awareness, and device access are helping seniors build confidence online. The group also discussed robocall scams, community safety, and preparing Kansas City residents to serve as digital ambassadors ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Miami County Celebrates More Fiber for All Through Comcast Xfinity Build-Out
Comcast Xfinity celebrated the completion of their internet service provided to businesses and homes in Paola and Hillsdale, Kansas. This event brought together multiple partners including the City of Paola, Miami County government staff, and Paola Chamber of Commerce.
Net Inclusion 2025: Reflections from the Gila River Indian Community
KC Digital Drive reflects on Net Inclusion 2025, hosted at the Gila River Indian Community, where digital inclusion leaders gathered to address the end of Digital Equity Act funding, explore the rise of AI, and share innovative solutions to bridge the digital divide. Read takeaways from Kansas City attendees and how these insights will shape future digital equity efforts in our region.
Further Reading
Senior-Centered Tech Training Leads the Way at June Third Friday Coalition Call
The June KCCDI meeting spotlighted digital inclusion efforts for older adults, with updates from the Palestine Senior Activity Center. Presenters shared how trust-based smartphone training, scam awareness, and device access are helping seniors build confidence online. The group also discussed robocall scams, community safety, and preparing Kansas City residents to serve as digital ambassadors ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Miami County Celebrates More Fiber for All Through Comcast Xfinity Build-Out
Comcast Xfinity celebrated the completion of their internet service provided to businesses and homes in Paola and Hillsdale, Kansas. This event brought together multiple partners including the City of Paola, Miami County government staff, and Paola Chamber of Commerce.
Net Inclusion 2025: Reflections from the Gila River Indian Community
KC Digital Drive reflects on Net Inclusion 2025, hosted at the Gila River Indian Community, where digital inclusion leaders gathered to address the end of Digital Equity Act funding, explore the rise of AI, and share innovative solutions to bridge the digital divide. Read takeaways from Kansas City attendees and how these insights will shape future digital equity efforts in our region.